SPCA Benoni

SPCA (Hayvanları Önleme Derneği)

The Benoni SPCA is an Animal welfare law enforcement authority within the magisterial districts of Daveyton and Benoni.

The SPCA's primary function is to prevent cruelty to animals and to ensure the Animals Protection Act no 71 of 1962 is upheld and enforced as well as to educate members of the public in terms of animal husbandry.

The SPCA movement within South Africa does not receive government funding, even though we enforce national legislation. The Benoni SPCA does receive remuneration from the district municipality for the housing of stray animals and the upkeep of the municipal pound.

The SPCA has dedicated and qualified officers that attend cruelty complaints in terms of animals and ensure the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained within the community. These officers are authorised by the magistrate of the district to exercise the powers conferred upon them by the Animals Protection Act No 71 of 1962 which include certain police powers.

The Benoni SPCA cares for all animals and will always take proactive measures to ensure the animals within Benoni are treated like the sentient beings the constitution has declared them to be.